Archaeology Glossary Terms
Archaeology »Glossary terms i - I
Archaeology glossary is a comprehensive guide which provides meanings of popular terminology used in archaeology. It is particularly a valuable source for the people who term themselves as beginners in the field of archaeology.
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Incurvate
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A term to describe the outline or shape that is indented convex form of Basal edge Stem Base
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independent variable
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the that can cause change in other variables
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index
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a spirit-bubble leveling device on the vertical circle of major surveying instruments
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indirect percussion
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a technique for flaking stone artifacts by interposing bone or antler punch between the hammer and raw materials Allows greater control than direct Flaking object striking drift which has been placed against
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induction
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a method of reasoning in which one proceeds by generalization from series specific observations so as to derive general conclusions cf deduction
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inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometry (ICPS)
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based on the same basic principles as OES optical but generation of much higher temperatures reduces problems interference and produces more accurate results
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industry
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all the artifacts in a site that are made from same material such as bone
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infrared absorption spectroscopy
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a technique used in the characterization of raw materials it has been particularly useful distinguishing ambers from different sources
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innovation
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the process of adopting a new thing idea or behavior pattern into culture
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institutions
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a society's recurrent patterns of activity such as religion art kinship system law and family life
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